Here in Australia, circumcision was pretty much the norm until the early 80's, opinion started to turn amongst the medical profession in the 70's. Being born in 78 it was still performed routinely at that time and uncircumcised guys my age are a rarity here, but for guys here a...

This is something I send to American females who ask me about routine infant male circumcision (RIC) in the USA. I have written it in a way that is understandable to a female who does not have a penis by comparing the male foreskin to her clitoris hood and the male penis to her...

I was a pretty free spirit when my son was born 22 years ago and I did not have him circumcised. I am not quite sure how he feels about it today but I believe that if they are born with it there is a reason so why cut it off.

it is apart of my religion, I respect all of your opinions but stop bad mouthing at religious traditions, we don't go around saying how we hate your opinions or traditions because we actually respect others opinions and traditions, and as a Baby if you get circumcised you won't...

Infant circumcision is no way the norm, if there is not a medical reason to suggest a need for it, or a religious reason, it does not happen. There is no way I would have let my little boy have part of his penis chopped off.

girls and boys.
If an adult male wants to get circumcised that's up to him but I don't believe in making that decision for a little boy (baby).
Baby boys are born perfect as they are and whole and it's a sick practice to remove a child's foreskin. There's absolutely NO reason...

as a nurse technician and I am 100% against infant circumcision. Technically I'm against all circumcision but at least adults have the choice.
Being born intact is natural. It is the way we were meant to be. I have seen a circumcision performed and every second made me cringe...

When I was 12 became ill with an infected Appendix. My mother requested that I be circumcised when under anesthesia for the Appendix removal. They circumcised me and botched the job. Part of my glans was severed and they had to call in a Urologist to re-attach it.
The re...

but i am one who believes all boys should be left intact unless something is wrong that would cause discomfort or medical issues later on. I think it was put there for a reason and if parents educate the kids on cleanliness then there is no problem! Besides, it not only looks...

So many misconceptions that this procedure is necessary. I've known lots of uncircumcized men who have had NO medical issues what so ever with their penises.
How about allowing men to make the decision about their own bodies? Like women want to do with reproductive issues.

My parents didn't circumcise my brother, and my brother didn't have my nephew circumcised. His mother wanted him to be circumcised for the typical reasons: it'll be easier to clean, he'll be teased if he isn't circumcised, he won't even remember it because he's a baby, he'll get...

From http://research.cirp.org/func1.html
FUNCTION OF THE FORESKIN
The foreskin occupies a prominent position on an important organ. The foreskin’s location and structure indicate that it is the most important sensory tissue of the penis. Its persistence over...

worst.
1. just to do it.
2. to look like dad or other family members
3. so he'll look like other boys in the locker room.
4. because it cleaner. ( Have you no running water )
5. because it looks nicer. (No it doesn't you are just used to seeing penises with parts missing)

Circumcision of newborns should not be routinely performed."
"Circumcision is a 'non-therapeutic' procedure, which means it is not medically necessary."
"After reviewing the scientific evidence for and against circumcision, the CPS does not recommend routine circumcision for...

I was always taught that circumcision was cleaner and healthier when I was growing up and thought nothing of it either way. I always thought I would have female children when I got older and never considered worrying about it.
Well at seventeen I got pregnant and to...

when it comes to an infants genitals. Why is it okay to remove 20,000 nerve endings, 300ft of blood vessels, and 16+ functions from a male, but it is illegal to remove 6,000 nerve endings from a female?
Why do parents allow their children to be subjected to this rape and abuse...

Choose It-
To Hell with arguments claiming penile sensitivity is lost by removing the foreskin! That's NOT what Jehovah intended the penis for! He intended it for reproduction purposes which it is quite capable of doing cut or not. Decreased sensitivity also discourages...

I took one look at my newborn son and decided then and there that he would not be circumcised. So against all precedent in my family, I said no. Later, my Chinese doctor came into my room and congratulated me on my decision.

It should definately be banned because that baby cant speak for himself when he is born. It should up to every man whether he wants his penis sliced up. Just saying its a cosmetic procedure not medical.

and a friend last night. A little background story to how we were defending our views actually started with our dogs. We both have had Great Danes my partner and I were looking to getting another one because our house just doesn't feel like home with out our big goofball...

For those who are against INFANT circumcision and say it should be up to him to decide when he is older - wonderful. And for them when they are older now there is a fantastic, painless, easy way to become circumcised as ADULTS..... Because this experience is about INFANTS not...

Here in the U.S. it is difficult to stop the cycle of infant circumcision. Since most males are cut, they and their wives agree to it for their sons without questioning the doctor's advice. In the high school gym locker room I would say that 95% of us were circumcized.
When I...

The history of circumcision is very old and very complex but seems to have begun in Egypt and may relate to primitive views of sacrifice. I suspect that the cutting off of the tip of the foreskin to get blood to flow was a substitute for Child sacrifice to the Gods. From there...

i thought thats what you were supposed to do. i thought it was to ensure cleanliness around the area. i later found out that pediatricians are now frowning upon the idea because it has been proven that circumcising your child desensitizes the head of their penis. and there is no...

Here are some links you may want to check out.
http://m.psychologytoday.com/blog/moral-landscapes/201109/myths-about-circumcision-you-likely-believe
http://www.moralogous.com/
http://circumcisiondecisionmaker.com/foreskin-facts/foreskin-animation/
http://m.youtube.com/watch...

Look, the male foreskin holds about 30% of the nerve endings contained in the penis.(See edit below)
While there are health arguments to be had for circumcision, the fact remains we're removing a nerve-laden tissue...in essence genitally mutilating our infant males.
We are doing...

I have two uncircumcised boys. I feel that circumcision is a violation of their bodies, without a doubt.
Many people that I know that have had boys just automatically do it without so much a thought. It has been so engrained in society.
The foreskin is a...